Love Sales? Love Community? Let’s Make Bemidji Businesses Grow.
Multimedia Account Manager | Bemidji, MN
Expected earnings: $56,000–$80,000/year + commission
If you get a thrill from closing a deal, building relationships, and helping local businesses win - keep reading! The Bemidji Pioneer, an award-winning local media brand with roots dating back to 1896, is looking for a driven, creative, and fearless sales professional to join our team.
We’re part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation, family-owned media company reaching more than 5 million readers each month across the Upper Midwest. Translation? Big opportunity, real impact, and a company that truly believes in local success!
What You’ll Actually Be Doing (aka: the fun stuff)
This is a true sales role - perfect for someone who loves strategy, conversation, and the chase.
You will:
• Own your territory, building monthly and quarterly sales strategies that hit (and beat) revenue goals
• Prospect like a pro, bringing in new business and confidently asking for the sale
• Grow existing accounts by uncovering unmet needs and introducing new solutions
• Create customized marketing solutions across print and digital platforms
• Present smart, compelling proposals that clearly connect advertising to ROI
• Partner with our creative team to bring campaigns to life
• Become a trusted advisor - truly an extension of your clients’ businesses
• Share ideas and wins to strengthen the entire sales team
This Role Is Perfect If You…
• Love sales, strategy, and relationship-building
• Are motivated by goals, growth, and results
• Enjoy connecting with people and being part of your community
• Can confidently explain value and close the deal
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Want your work to matter - not just move numbers
Sales experience is a plus, but curiosity, drive, and confidence go a long way here!
Why The Bemidji Pioneer & Forum Communications Company?
• Award-winning journalism, including 2024 Minnesota Newspaper Association honors
• A respected local brand with deep community roots
• A family-owned company that values people, ideas, and growth
• A culture that’s collaborative, creative, and genuinely fun
Compensation & Perks You’ll Love
• $56,000–$80,000/year + commission, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
• Real opportunities to grow your career
Ready to Sell Something That Actually Matters?
If you’re energized by sales, inspired by community, and ready to make a real impact in Bemidji, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and let’s grow local businesses together!
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience in sales and marketing.
Open to development, with a drive to take on new projects and challenges; curious to
learn more
Comfortable working independently and communicating with clients and prospects
confidently
Fearless to bring new ideas to the table, both internally and externally
Adept at both building and developing relationships; ready to handle change
Customer focused mindset, with an ability to adapt to different personalities
Exceptional follow-through and perseverance; comfortable following up with prospects
Ability to think strategically in prospecting and developing campaigns
Flexibility to sell a wide range of products and services
Excellent communication skills and ability to close
Organized, with close attention to detail
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the
company
Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company